Built by Henry VIII in 1539, for over 400 years the Castle remained a fully manned artillery base. Calshot Naval Air Station opened in 1913 and during the First World War, Calshot provided Channel defence and a training base for pilots. In 1929 and 1931, Calshot was the venue of the famous Schneider Cup Trophy […]
Bishop's Waltham Palace
The ruins of a medieval palace (together with later additions) used by the Bishops and senior clergy of Winchester as they travelled through their diocese. Winchester was the richest diocese in England, and its properties were grandiose and extravagantly appointed. Much of what can be seen today is the work of William Wykeham, who was […]
Basing House
Medieval motte and bailey castle with keep, possibly 12th century in date, converted to a fortified house after 1531, and with 17th century defences. After 1531, the site was redeveloped as a fortified house with the construction of the Old House. This was constructed of brick in English Bond with a entrance via a bridge […]
Wallingford Castle
Medieval motte and bailey castle, built circa 1067-71, slighted 1652. Limited excavations have revealed part of the castle ditch, South curtain wall, and a 12th century domestic cob building. Part of the 17th century defences were also located. Wallingford Castle Meadows covers some 16.6 hectares on the banks of the River Thames in Wallingford. The […]
Donnington Castle
The striking twin-towered 14th- century gatehouse of this castle, later the focus of a Civil War siege and battle, survives amid impressive earthworks. Donnington Castle, near Newbury, was formerly a place of importance, commanding as it did the London road to Bath and the W., and also the road between Newbury and Oxford. The date […]